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		<title>Low Rate of Car Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:11:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The safety of the car has become the most important thing that have to be though by people, as we know that we have to admit that there are several things that may become the problems that will need the financial support for overcoming it. That is why, we need the insurance for the guarantee [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The safety of the car has become the most important thing that have to be though by people, as we know that we have to admit that there are several things that may become the problems that will need the financial support for overcoming it. That is why, we need the insurance for the guarantee of the valuable thing we have, such as home or car. Car is one of the most important thing that have to be registered in insurance company, because we know that the price of car is expensive, then it will need more money if there is something happen like an accident or some people who have experienced like losing their car anyway.</p>
<p>That is why, people have to consider themselves in getting the best car insurance that will be able to guarantee them if there is something happen out of people expected and it needs more money for solving it. Now, people can easily get the best car insurance from <a href="http://www.carinsurancerates.com">www.carinsurancerates.com</a> which is offered the best insurance rate for people. The rate that is given by the website as the insurance company official website is lower than any other insurance. That is why; let’s check the best rate for your car from the website above then register yours and get relax because you will be always ready in dealing with any problems that may come.</p>
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		<title>Home Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:33:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody dreams of owning their own house someday. And once you achieve your dream you cherish it and take good care of it. You just can&#8217;t help but feel proud of being able to live in a house of your dreams.  But the dream does not end in there; you need to secure it by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>Everybody dreams of owning their own house someday. And once you achieve your dream you cherish it and take good care of it. You just can&#8217;t help but feel proud of being able to live in a house of your dreams.  But the dream does not end in there; you need to secure it by protecting it from any untoward incident, unexpected calamities, and disasters. One way of protecting your house is by having a good home insurance plan for it. A good home insurance plan does not cover only the structure of the house but it goes beyond that. It also covers the personal loss, medical expenses incurred, animal loss, and mental stress among others. In cases of fire, your home insurance plan covers burned down houses and all its personal properties and belongings. Even in situations where your house is hit by a falling aircraft your home is still covered by the home insurance plan.<br/><br/>Home insurance is expensive compared to other kinds of insurance. Since the value of home properties are higher and it also involves higher risk. You need to insure your home at its replacement cost, how much it would cost you to rebuild your home if it were destroyed. Being able to choose the right home insurance for your home is very important. Remember insurance may cost a lot but having no insurance cost more.       So how do you choose the right insurance company without deplete your finances. First thing to do is to know the value of your property. Have a local contractor give you estimates for rebuilding your property so that you will know the replacement cost of your house. Search for not only one insurance company but at least six. So that you will be able to compare their quotes and choose who among them offers the best deal for you.<br/><br/>Know the company&#8217;s background and reputation especially in situation regarding claims. They may be slow in giving claims. Check too the financial capabilities of the insurance company. Are they stable enough to be able to pay claims  at a short notice, You don&#8217;t want to insure your home to a company who might   not be stable enough to last for a very long time .<br/><br/>Know what you are getting in to. Take note of every detail that is in the insurance contract. You owe it to yourself to scrutinize every detail of what is covered and what is not. The exclusions section must also be read carefully. Information is the best protection you can give to your self. Always keep records, and photos concerning the house and events that transpired that may have affected in one way or another home. In cases of robbery get police report if needed.<br/><br/>Insuring your home will give you peace of mind. As long as you have chosen the right home insurance plan you cannot go wrong. Have your house safeguarded and protected by insuring it. You can never go wrong in protecting your most valuable asset, your house.<br/><br/> <br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Finding Out More Information about Insurance Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 02:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of you might still live without insurance. The reasons why you have no insurance are so much various. First of all, you might think that you are strong and healthy, so life insurance will not matter anymore. Or, you simply cannot afford to purchase life insurance because you assume that you need to pay [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of you might still live without insurance. The reasons why you have no insurance are so much various. First of all, you might think that you are strong and healthy, so life insurance will not matter anymore. Or, you simply cannot afford to purchase life insurance because you assume that you need to pay a lot of money. But, if you look up deeper at <a href="http://www.lifeinsurancerates.com/">life insurance rates</a>, you might get something a lot different from what you have felt scared of. Actually, you can purchase life insurance inexpensively with great a great deal of policy.</p>
<p>In order to know whether such thing really exists or not, you will need to get to know further information to help you figure out in making the decision of buying insurance. This could be so hard if you have no resource to ask; but it will be all fine if you ask the information on LifeInsuranceRates.com or just click this <a href="http://www.lifeinsurancerates.com">link</a>. Besides finding out the life insurance rates, this site also helps you pick up the best insurance company for your main need. This site is not paid by any insurance company, but they help you find the best one for your own requirement. Besides, you can also add more knowledge about insurance since the site provides you with information.</p>
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		<title>Car Wash Loans – Ideal For Setting Up A New Car Wash Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:33:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in setting up a car wash business or refurbish an exiting one then the best way to get finance is to seek out the lenders of car wash loans. You will find several lenders who will be willing to grant you this loan provided you meet their term and conditions. Also, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>If you are interested in setting up a car wash business or refurbish an exiting one then the best way to get finance is to seek out the lenders of car wash loans. You will find several lenders who will be willing to grant you this loan provided you meet their term and conditions. Also, you should choose the lender carefully as getting correct financial help can be a successful way to manage your business. Internet is the best source to get information about this type of loan. There are various websites on the internet that not only offer this loan to the needy but also offers advice on how to get the business started.<br/><br/>Since each lender of the car wash loans have different requirements, it is best to look into all the options carefully. Mostly, the amount of loan which you will be eligible for depends on your credit history, down payment and working capital. If a borrower is interested in this loan then he has to provide certain documents to the lender. This mostly includes submitting their marketing plan and business cash flow. It also includes submitting federal income tax returns, personal resume and references. Once the lenders of the car wash loans go through the documents, they will put forward the terms and conditions in front of the borrowers.<br/><br/>If you have a good credit history then getting car wash loans from lenders will not be such a problem. But, the main problem arises when you have a terrible credit record. The lending companies will be very hesitant in offering this loan to the borrower because it posses very high risk for them.<br/><br/>The only option left for these borrowers to get the car wash loans granted is to consult with the insurance company they have previously worked with. Since the company will have an idea about your credit history they may be willing to grant you this loan. In contrast to this loan, the SBA 504 loans are granted to those borrowers who want to boost up the growth of their small and middle sized-business. This loan is granted to the borrowers without any complexities involved, hence, it is the ideal option for individuals involved in this business to acquire commercial property without any difficulty.<br/><br/>Businessmen involved in small sized business opt for the SBA 504 loans because it offers various advantages. One on the most significant benefits of this loan is it allows borrowers to keep their working capital for a prolonged period of time. Compared to the market rate of interest, the rate of interest of this loan is relatively low. Since the rate of interest is low, any individual can opt for this loan to overcome their financial issues. Before the lenders of SBA 504 loans grant the loan, the borrowers have to meet certain criteria. Only if these requirements are met, the borrowers will be eligible for this loan.<br/><br/>The basic qualification for the SBA 504 loans criteria include, borrower&#8217;s annual income should not surpass a certain amount. If it exceeds the required amount, they will not be eligible for this loan. When a borrower is seeking this loan, he is required to give the full value of his assets. Thus, if the company declares the value of its assets more than the stipulated amount then the SBA 504 loans will not be granted to them.<br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Health Insurance Exchanges Will Soon Be In Operation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It won&#8217;t be long before everyone will be able to afford health care.  This will be possible because of the healthcare reform that President Obama set up.  With the healthcare reform every state will be required to carry health insurance exchanges where small businesses and individuals will be able to shop for affordable health insurance.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>It won&#8217;t be long before everyone will be able to afford health care.  This will be possible because of the healthcare reform that President Obama set up.  With the healthcare reform every state will be required to carry health insurance exchanges where small businesses and individuals will be able to shop for affordable health insurance.  The purpose of the exchanges is to bring lower prices on insurance for all people and small businesses.<br/><br/>It won&#8217;t be long before all small businesses will be expected to carry insurance on their employees.  This will be difficult for some small businesses.  Health insurance exchanges will make it affordable for them to carry the health insurance that is needed.  There will even be multi-state insurance so you can see a doctor out of your state and it will still be covered by your insurance.<br/><br/>Health insurance pays a large portion of your medical bills.  It could be 60% or even 80%.  There will be a copay.  With this size percentage being paid by the insurance company everyone should be able to afford to pay for their medical bills and will not end up in a financial bind because of medical bills.  All it takes is one major injury or illness to put you in deep debt.  Health insurance exchanges will make it possible for you to get insurance at a price you can afford.  People who can&#8217;t afford to pay for their own insurance will be able to get help through the state that they live in.<br/><br/>It is expected that health insurance exchanges will be in operation in every state by 2014.  This will be great for small business since it is going to be mandatory for all businesses to carry insurance on their employees.  All small businesses that have less than 100 people working for them will be able to use health insurance exchanges.  Eventually larger businesses may be able to use them as well.  Right now it is only set up to help small businesses.  There are many small businesses that cannot afford to buy insurance for all their employees.  When health insurance exchanges are set up it is expected that health insurance will go down in price so everyone can afford it.<br/><br/>Will health insurance exchanges be helpful?  They should be able to help everyone with health insurance.  The amount of money you will save when you have health insurance will be phenomenal.  People won&#8217;t have to worry about going into debt or filing bankruptcy due to medical bills.  Right now medical bills are the number one reason for bankruptcy.  Health insurance exchanges are going to take that all away by bringing affordable health insurance to you.<br/><br/>Health insurance companies won&#8217;t be able to pick who they want to have as customers.  All people will be eligible for insurance.  By 2014 all citizens of the US are expected to have insurance for medical bills.  Once everyone can afford to buy health insurance, medical bills should become a thing of the past.  This will help to keep people out of debt.<br/><br/></p>
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		<title>ABCs of Auto Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, most states require car owners to purchase auto insurance coverage. Whether you already have auto insurance or are considering buying some, you may be wondering how much is enough and which types of coverage you need. Here are a few tips to get you started.A is for auto policyWhen you purchase auto insurance, you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>Today, most states <strong>require</strong> car owners to purchase auto insurance coverage. Whether you already have auto insurance or are considering buying some, you may be wondering how much is enough and which types of coverage you need. Here are a few tips to get you started.<br/><br/>A is for auto policy<br/><br/>When you purchase auto insurance, you enter into a written contract with your insurance company. The contract states that you agree to pay a certain amount of money (the premium) and that the insurer agrees to provide a certain dollar amount of protection (coverage limits) for a specified amount of time. Read this policy carefully when you get it, and ask your insurance agent to clarify any terms and conditions that you don&#8217;t understand. And remember to review your policy periodically. Your life will change, and so will your coverage needs.<br/><br/>B is for bodily injury coverage<br/><br/>Bodily injury and property damage make up the portion of your policy known as liability coverage. This is mandatory in most states. If you cause an accident, you may be liable for some or all of the damages. Liability coverage protects you from potential lawsuits by providing coverage to individual(s) injured as a result of your negligence. The amount of protection (coverage) that you choose, beyond state requirements, is up to you. In many states, you can purchase as little as $20,000 per injured person and $40,000 per accident. However, this may not be enough to adequately protect you. For instance, if you own a home or have any other valuable assets, you&#8217;ll want to protect those assets by choosing higher limits. Frequently recommended limits are $100,000 per injured person and $300,000 per accident.<br/><br/>C is for collision and comprehensive<br/><br/>Collision, as the name implies, covers your auto when it strikes an object (e.g., a tree or a telephone pole). Comprehensive covers your auto against other physical damage that is not covered by collision (e.g., fire and theft). Although these coverages are optional under state insurance laws, that doesn&#8217;t mean you should forgo them. Collision and comprehensive can be valuable because they can limit your out-of-pocket expenses.<br/><br/>But if your car has a low resale value (e.g., under $1,000), having collision and comprehensive coverage may not make sense&#8211;the premium cost may not be worth it if you can afford to pay for <strong>repairs</strong> yourself. However, keep in mind that dropping these coverages is not always up to you. If you finance your car, your lender may <strong>require</strong> you to carry collision and comprehensive coverage.<br/><br/>D is for deductible<br/><br/>Think of your deductible as self-insurance. It&#8217;s the amount of money that you&#8217;re willing to pay out of your own pocket if there&#8217;s an accident. You can save money on your premiums by choosing a higher deductible, but watch out&#8211;if you get into an accident, you&#8217;ll need to come up with that amount before your insurance pays a dime.<br/><br/>For example, say you choose a $1,000 deductible. You get into a minor accident, and the damages total $950. You&#8217;ll end up footing the entire <strong>repair</strong> bill, because your insurer pays for damage only above and beyond your deductible amount. But if your deductible was lower, say $500, you would have to come up with only that amount&#8211;your insurer would pay the remaining part of the bill, in this case $450.<br/><br/>E is for exclusions<br/><br/>Exclusions are why it&#8217;s so important for you to read your auto policy. Most people purchase open peril or unnamed peril policies. These policies cover all risks, except those listed in the exclusions section of your policy. For example, insurers do not cover &#8220;willful and wanton misconduct.&#8221; This is conduct that is intentional and reckless or in disregard of the law. You don&#8217;t want to find yourself in an exclusionary situation, because you&#8217;ll be left to pay the bills&#8211;both yours and those of anyone you injure.<br/><br/>F is for filing a claim<br/><br/>You&#8217;ve been in an accident&#8211;now what? You need to notify your insurer. Your insurer will have you fill out an incident report in which you state what happened in the accident. You may also need to give a recorded statement to the adjuster. If you file a claim for property damage, you&#8217;ll need to get an appraisal. Some insurers will send an appraiser to you, while others <strong>require</strong> you to come to them. If you are injured, your insurer will <strong>require</strong> you to have a physical exam. In general, you can see your own doctor, but the insurer may also ask that you see a doctor of its choosing.<br/><br/>Most insurance policies contain a clause regarding late notice. If you fail to notify your insurer of the accident in a timely manner, the company can disclaim coverage. This means that the insurer will not pay. What is considered late notice? This question continues to be battled out in courtrooms across the United States, so if you are planning to file a claim, the best advice is to notify your insurer as soon as possible.<br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Always get multiple car insurance quotes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:20:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The insurance companies will always reward you for driving less. If you rarely put wheels on the road, the chances of a claim are small and all your premium will be &#8220;profit to the insurer. So how does this work? In theory, it could not be more simple. The insurance company looks at who you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The insurance companies will always reward you for driving less. If you rarely put wheels on the road, the chances of a claim are small and all your premium will be &#8220;profit to the insurer. So how does this work? In theory, it could not be more simple. The insurance company looks at who you are, when you drive and where you drive in deciding how much of a risk you represent. If you live 50 miles from your work and have a daily commute along a busy Interstate, the chances of an accident are high. But if you live on a bus route to work and only use your vehicle for odd journeys at off-peak times, the chances of an accident are small. When you answer the questionnaire, you will see questions covering these possibilities. Remember, if you get caught out in dishonest answers, the insurer will cancel your policy and leave you without any coverage.</p>
<p>The first question is where you live. Although some states like California have outlawed setting rates according to your zip code, the majority of companies focus on your home address. If there&#8217;s a high accident or theft rate among people living in your area, you will all pay a higher premium. The only choice, if you can afford it, is to live some place where the crime and accidents rates are lower. You look for the middle ground between the worst inner city crime hot spot and a house on the prairie where you never see another vehicle from one day&#8217;s end to the next. All the discounts favor drivers who only drive off-peak during the day, and restrict their annual mileage. No more late night and early morning driving when the majority of other drivers may be tired or affected by alcohol and/or drugs. This raises the question of monitoring. It&#8217;s easy to answer the questionnaire and claim the maximum discounts. But the trend among insurers is to ask people to drop their vehicle in for a regular inspection of the recorded mileage. The maximum discounts are given to the drivers who agree to devices being installed which collect all the data on driving and transmit it to the insurers. These devices have a GPS element that records where you drive, the time and, in some cases, some measurement of the quality of your driving, e.g. how often you brake. The reward for accepting this invasion of your privacy can be discounts of up to 25% on top of the usual discounts. Obviously, it&#8217;s not a good idea to use your own vehicle to rob a bank since the insurance company will know you were there.</p>
<p>This set of discounts is somewhat frustrating. In the larger cities with well-developed public transport, it&#8217;s usually not too much trouble to get where you want on time without using your own vehicle. Assuming your vehicle is safely in a garage to reduce the risk of theft, you should break even or better, i.e. what you save on the insurance pays for your use of buses and trains. But the most of the US has poor public transport, so there&#8217;s little choice. Remember the <a href="http://www.allcarinsurancequotes.net/">car insurance</a> quotes are not the final word. Call the company, explain your circumstances and discuss how you might qualify for discounts. In discussion, you often discover options not included in the website. So, treat the <a href="http://www.allcarinsurancequotes.net/articles/always.html">car insurance</a> quotes as the opening offer and start negotiating. Investing a little time often saves you money.</p>
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		<title>Finding discounts in auto insurance quotes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:08:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The main thing to understand about discounts is the thinking behind them. The insurance companies want to encourage you to act in ways that favor them. If you are contrary and do the opposite, you will probably cost them money so your premium rates will be higher. Let&#8217;s take a few examples and see how [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The main thing to understand about discounts is the thinking behind them. The insurance companies want to encourage you to act in ways that favor them. If you are contrary and do the opposite, you will probably cost them money so your premium rates will be higher. Let&#8217;s take a few examples and see how it works. Obviously the point of insurance is that, if you have one of those unfortunate accidents or someone steals your vehicle, you get to claim money from the insurance company. From the insurer&#8217;s point of view, this is bad news. It wants to be able to treat all your cash as profit. The more it has to pay out, the more it should raise premiums. Except, at some point, you throw up your hands and say, &#8220;We&#8217;re not going to pay that.&#8221; So a balance has to be struck. The insurer wants all the safe drivers like you, and aims to discourage all the drivers with bad records &#8211; they are the ones who get the really big premium hikes. Although loyalty bonuses go some way in the right direction, there are more ways in which the insurer can save money. It all starts with the make and model of vehicle you are driving.</p>
<p>Risk assessment is done by the actuaries. These are the math wonks who collect details of every accident reported in the US. This is not just the data from claims on vehicle insurance. This is every incident reported to the police, attended by the firefighters or ambulance crews, or dealt with through claims on health insurance. Put all this together and the actuaries can tell you the probability of an accident in any make and model of vehicle, given its color, whether it was fitted with any additional features, who it was driven by, the time of day or night, whether the driver and passengers were badly injured, so on. Yes, it&#8217;s that detailed. Turning this around, if you drive a vehicle that&#8217;s statistically unlikely to be involved in an accident or stolen, your premium will be lower than average. Put a safe driver in a safe car and the chances of the insurer having to pay out are small and the profit is higher. Everyone is happy. So how do you find out which are the safest vehicles with the lowest premium rates? Well, you start with http://www.safercar.gov/, a site run by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This allows you to get the safety ratings from all the tests carried out by the NHTSA. There&#8217;s a guide published at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/staticfiles/DOT/NHTSA/Vehicle%20Safety/Articles/Associated%20Files/2009_Insurance_Costs_Comparison.pdf which is also helpful. Finally, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety publishes its own list of safe vehicles at http://www.iihs.org/ratings/</p>
<p>The safer the vehicle you drive, the greater the discount on the premium rate. So when you are filling out the questionnaire for those <a href="http://www.allautoinsurers.com/">auto insurance quotes</a>, aim to have a safe vehicle. If you vehicle is not safe and you cannot afford to change it, try to upgrade it by fitting safety features. Look at the questions asked in the questionnaire and talk to insurance agents to find out what features save the most money. Similarly, fit better locks and any systems making your vehicle more difficult to steal. Anything you can do to reduce the risk of a claim will be reflected in low rates in the <a href="http://www.allautoinsurers.com/articles/discounts.html">auto insurance quotes</a> you receive.</p>
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		<title>Cheap life insurance but on whose life?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:53:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article draws on a big court case in Indianapolis with AIG disputing a life policy worth $15 million. Under normal circumstances, insurers pay out whenever they receive the death certificate. They may privately grumble the claim has come earlier than expected, but their public face will offer sympathies for the loss and pay. Indeed, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This article draws on a big court case in Indianapolis with AIG disputing a life policy worth $15 million. Under normal circumstances, insurers pay out whenever they receive the death certificate. They may privately grumble the claim has come earlier than expected, but their public face will offer sympathies for the loss and pay. Indeed, if any company gets a reputation as a bad payer, their business is likely to dry up fast. With PR and marketing being everything in persuading people to part with their money, insurers usually pay out without comment. Why so different in this case? Well, the first issue is the circumstances of the death. This was a confident older woman aged 74 and she was found fully-clothed, drowned in her bath. The homicide unit has investigated and, despite the fact her family said she always preferred to take a shower, it has ruled her death accidental. No matter that the world might find the circumstances &#8220;suspicious&#8221;, particularly because the holder of the life policy admitted to being the last one to see her alive, there is no ongoing investigation. This has left the insurance company to dispute the payment.</p>
<p>Four years ago, this active lady was a director responsible for marketing. The company and fellow director insured her life for $15 million. This is perfectly proper as a part of succession planning. It gives the company the cash to buy out the shares and cover losses while a replacement key person is found. Except there is some suspicion the appointment of this lady as a director was only done to justify getting the insurance coverage. The rules are reasonably straightforward.</p>
<p>If you go to a race track, you can bet which horses will win and place. You pay and if your luck (and skill) give you the right result, the bookmaker pays. You could ask the bookmaker whether it is possible to bet on the day, week, month or year someone will die. If such a bet was accepted, you would have a direct financial incentive to arrange for this stranger&#8217;s death at the appropriate time. To insure someone&#8217;s life requires you have some direct interest in the individual, usually as a relative or someone upon whom you depend. That is why this company insured a marketing director and not an office cleaner. That position fits into the expectation of the insurer and justifies the big pay out.</p>
<p>There are about one hundred cases pending before the courts around the US alleging that investors have been insuring the lives of strangers. Because this is the equivalent of wagering or betting, the insurers are refusing to pay. In many of these cases, there are paper justifications for the policies, e.g. to insure a borrower. It will be very interesting to see how these cases are resolved. As for the ordinary case, you can confidently get <a href="http://www.lifeinsuranceweb.net">life insurance quotes</a> for any member of your family or other relatives. If someone acts as a carer, this will justify a higher pay-out to cover the cost of a replacement. But, if you are potentially insuring someone not related to you and not acting in some protective role towards you, disclose this fact to the <a href="http://www.lifeinsuranceweb.net/articles/cheap-life-insurance.html">life insurance</a> company before confirming the policy. Only by complete honesty at the outset can you protect everyone&#8217;s interests in the long run.</p>
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		<title>Cheap medical insurance may be underinsurance</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps this is an unnecessary statement of the obvious, but the point of insurance is to give people a financial safety net. Should an emergency or disaster strike, money you would struggle to find is paid out by your insurance company. But the squeeze has been on for the last decade as medical costs and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Perhaps this is an unnecessary statement of the obvious, but the point of insurance is to give people a financial safety net. Should an emergency or disaster strike, money you would struggle to find is paid out by your insurance company. But the squeeze has been on for the last decade as medical costs and the prices of essential drugs have been rising fast. In fact, so fast that the insurers cannot pass on all the increases to their policyholders. It was hard to raise premium rates while the economy was doing well. It became impossible to raise premiums when the recession hit without there being investigations by each state&#8217;s Commissioners for Insurance and complaints from everyone else. There comes a point when the insurer cannot get any more blood from the stone and has to sacrifice profits. This has left the medical profession, the hospitals and clinics in a winning position, while the pharmaceutical industry&#8217;s profits have continued to rise despite the recession. At the other end of the spectrum, the patients are the losers. There are some who discover the small print in their policies denies cover for the very illnesses they have. There are others whose savings are not enough to pay the deductibles and co-payments. And then there are those whose policies are cancelled when they make a claim for a chronic disease or disorder.</p>
<p>There is a new piece of research from the Commonwealth Fund, an independent, non-profit body. In 2007, it carried out a detailed survey among 2,600 people aged between 19 and 64. When their coverage was analysed, 20% were found significantly underinsured. Why was this happening? Because they were already spending more than 10% of their income on health coverage, whether as premiums, deductibles or both. When the underinsured were added to the uninsured, this represented 42% of adult Americans. Like the uninsured, this forces the underinsured to think twice before they have treatment with more than half either refusing treatment or struggling with debt because of treatment.</p>
<p>In the push for healthcare reform, the focus has been on the uninsured. But this fails to recognize the injustice suffered by the underinsured. No one should be forced to choose between refusing needed treatment and potential bankruptcy. It is therefore going to be an interesting year in prospect as the reform slowly comes into force. Both the poor and the middle class need access to <a href="http://www.tophealthinsurers.com/articles/underinsurance.html">cheap health insurance</a> with reasonably comprehensive coverage. This will further squeeze the insurance industry because it will be denied the right to refuse coverage to those with pre-existing conditions and will be forced to establish group <a href="http://www.tophealthinsurers.com/">health insurance</a> for those who have struggled to find affordable plans. In all of this, the key to success will be the ability of government and the insurers to impose more control over costs. President Obama has negotiated with the pharmaceutical industry and there is some agreement to hold down prices for those in Medicare and Medicaid. The for-profit healthcare industry also sees some self-interest in moderating its price increases and has given undertakings to the Administration. If some of the pressure is removed from the insurance industry, premium rates will stabilize and the reforms should offer a more fair system to all with a health plan. We can only hope for the best while we wait and see what happens.</p>
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